CLAIRETowel Kontex
Notice: Temporary Suspension of Shipping Operations
From September 25th, our store and online shop will be closed for a buying trip to Italy until late October. Regarding shipping operations during this period:
Shipping Schedule
- Orders placed by September 17 (JST)Shipped by September 26
- Orders placed from September 18Shipped from late October
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Please note that while we can receive inquiries by email during the buying trip, our response time may be delayed.
Details
CLAIRE is a Japanese Imabari handkerchief and towel by Kontex, woven in Ehime, Japan from 98% cotton with 2% linen, in three sizes: 32 × 33 cm / 12.6 × 13 in, 32 × 80 cm / 12.6 × 31.5 in and 60 × 120 cm / 23.6 × 47.2 in. Four muted colours.
Made from 98% cotton and 2% linen, it combines softness, absorbency and durability. The compact S size is suitable as a handkerchief or pocket square, while the larger sizes extend its use to the kitchen, washroom and bath.
- Made in
- Imabari, Ehime, Japan
- Colors
- Smoky Pink, Almond Powder, Silver Grey, Steel Blue
- Suggested use
- Handkerchief, pocket square, kitchen towel, face towel, hand towel, bath towel, beach towel, blanket and shawl.
SIZE
| SIZE | DIMENSIONS | USE |
|---|---|---|
| S | 32 × 33 cm / 12.6 × 13 in | Handkerchief, pocket square, small accessory |
| M | 32 × 80 cm / 12.6 × 31.5 in | Kitchen towel, face towel, hand towel |
| L | 60 × 120 cm / 23.6 × 47.2 in | Bath towel, beach towel, blanket, shawl |
- Sizes
- Handkerchief (S), Face / Kitchen Towel (M), Bath / Beach Towel (L)
- Material
- 98% Cotton, 2% Linen
Shipping
Shipping
Duties & taxes may apply and are collected at checkout (DDP)
Duties & taxes may apply and are collected at checkout (DDP)
Shipping details
This item ships internationally from Japan via Japan Post or FedEx.
Air Packet: $10 USD for parcels up to 1.5 kg. There is generally no compensation for loss or damage in transit. Air Packet may be unavailable depending on order value or weight. FedEx: $23 USD.
Orders are normally dispatched within 5 business days after payment confirmation. Available shipping options and estimated delivery times are confirmed at checkout.
Tracking is included. When duties and taxes apply, they are calculated, displayed, and collected at checkout (DDP).
Return and withdrawal rights depend on destination and product type. Statutory rights apply where required by local law, including eligible distance purchases in the EU, UK, Norway and Iceland. Where no mandatory withdrawal right applies, regular non-antique items may be returned under ambiant's voluntary return policy; antiques are not returnable for customer convenience. See the Refund Policy for current terms.
Founded in 1934 in Imabari, Ehime (Japan's most celebrated towel-making region), Kontex has spent nearly a century perfecting the craft of the towel. Each piece is woven on traditional low-speed looms using over 150 custom-developed yarn blends, then washed with pure soft water drawn from local river systems. The result is a towel of exceptional absorbency, rapid drying, and enduring quality, crafted with care for both the user and the environment.
